Effects of Different Rootstocks on Graft Compatibility, Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Table Grape ‘Fengguang’

TL;DR

This study tests how different rootstocks affect the growth, yield, and quality of a table grape variety called ‘Fengguang’.

Contribution

The study identifies optimal rootstocks for improving graft compatibility, yield, and fruit quality in the ‘Fengguang’ grape cultivar.

Findings

Rootstocks 101-14M, 5BB, and Beta showed higher germination and healing rates in grafted vines.

SO4 improved yield by 13.54% compared to own-rooted vines.

101-14M enhanced berry mass, pressure resistance, and firmness by up to 29.86%.

Abstract

Selecting an appropriate rootstock for a specific scion cultivar is an efficient way to improve both yield and berry quality in viticulture. This study aimed to provide practical guidance for rootstock selection in the cultivation of the table grape cultivar ‘Fengguang’. The mature scions of this cultivar were grafted onto hardwood cuttings of eight different resistant rootstocks, which included 101-14M, 110R, 188-08, 3309C, 5BB, 5C, SO4, and Beta, with the own-rooted vines as control. Graft compatibility, growth vigor, yield performance, and fruit quality were compared and analyzed among the different grafting combinations. The results suggested that vines on 101-14M, 5BB, and Beta obtained higher germination rates of scions, better healing rates of the mating interface, and greater generation rates of root callus. Among these, vines on 5BB exhibited the largest scion trunk cross-sectional diameter. Furthermore, SO4 demonstrated the most significant improvement in yield, with an average increase of 13.54% compared to the control. Regarding berry quality, 101-14M significantly enhanced berry mass, pressure resistance, and flesh firmness relative to the controls, with average improvements of 7.67%, 11.34%, and 29.86%, respectively. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of yield and fruit quality indicators, 101-14M gained the highest value. In conclusion, 101-14M is preferentially recommended for grafting cultivation of ‘Fengguang’ vines. These findings could provide practical guidance for the cultivation of table grape cultivars.

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